Tag Archives: PR

33 reasons to send a press release

PR is a great way to get coverage for your company without having to pay for advertising space and its often more credible because it appears in the main section of the newspaper or magazine. Here’s a list of 33 … Continue reading

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9 ways to win media coverage without news

In a nutshell you create news! Run a survey. Choose a topic that you’d like to be associated with, that’s timely and not too controversial.  Design the questions to get you the news you want and think about your sample … Continue reading

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Raise your profile

Raising your profile Reputation is very important! Think about your last significant or expensive purchase. How did you decide what to buy? If you’re like most people, you probably made your decision based on the reputation of the brand or … Continue reading

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Publicise your business – 10 ways to get yourself in the limelight

Here are ten ways that you can start to generate publicity for your company, which not only helps to position you as an expert in your chosen field(s) but also helps to keep you in the limelight ahead of your … Continue reading

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The squeaky wheel gets more business

We’ve all heard the old adage that ‘the squeaky wheel gets more grease’ – and, well, it makes sense doesn’t it. If you hear it squeaking, you’re more likely to put some extra grease on there to stop it. Well, … Continue reading

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7 steps to kick-start your PR

Step 1 – determine your target. Make a list of all the publications in your target market area.  Look at newspapers, trade magazines, local newsletters etc.  If you are interested in broadcast, also list local radio stations and television channels. … Continue reading

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Develop a core marketing message

Central to any company’s effective marketing is a message that speaks powerfully and consistently to your existing and potential clients. Work through these points and you will be well on the way to developing a marketing message for your own … Continue reading

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Your competitor is all over the news – have you missed your chance?

If it makes you feel really upset when your competitor is featured in a story on the business pages of the local paper or business magazine – especially when she is commenting on an issue you know more about – … Continue reading

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Everybody’s Talkin’ – free tools to monitor what’s being said about you online

Before you start actively blogging or using social media for your business, it’s important to put some measures in place so that you can monitor mentions of your company and your brands.  This ensures that you can stay on top … Continue reading

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